Seth vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Seth Rank #559

Scott Rank #566

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Seth or Scott more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Seth and Scott mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Seth and Scott boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.